Embedding simulation modeling in development of high autonomy systems

One of the key problems in developing a high autonomy system stems from the embedded nature of such a system where software and hardware components must be integrated to achieve the autonomy. Not all of the desired hardware and/or software components may be directly applicable for developing such an embedded system. This paper proposes a simulation embedded methodology that can remedy the potential difficulties in such circumstances. In this methodology hardware and/or software components that are not applicable during the development time are replaced by simulated models of the components. These simulated models are embedded into the real-time installation of the software unit of the system. The proposed methodology is demonstrated by developing an intelligent real-time control system